When your circumstances feel overwhelming, it is difficult to imagine the abundant life Jesus offers or even to believe that it is available to you. This very struggle inspired Kara-Kae James to launch Thrive Moms, a ministry to encourage overwhelmed moms to believe that Jesus has something more for them besides exhaustion and isolation. In pursuit of this dream, Jesus also transformed Kara-Kae’s heart.
IF YOU’VE BEEN IN SEARCH OF THE ABUNDANT LIFE JESUS PROMISES, THIS IS THE EPISODE FOR YOU
God works through our valleys, and if we’re not in a valley right now, I don’t know what else to call it. But He is at work, in the same way that He met Kara-Kae right where she was in the dark days of mothering tiny children and struggling with postpartum depression and anxiety. He’s always there; but sometimes we forget how to look for Him.
Whatever your current circumstances, if you feel alone, overwhelmed, not knowing which way to turn next, I urge you to listen for the bold encouragement from the woman who told Kara-Kae, “You can find abundant life right where you are” and believe He is for you and will make it known to you as you seek Him with all of your heart.
In addition, pay attention for the following wisdom in this episode:
The reminder that whatever challenge you’re facing right now, pandemic-related or otherwise, allow the Lord carry you through it.
That one way out of the fear of failure is to be authentic and show your true self.
Take time to rest. Sabbath is so important for you and your dream. Don’t put it off, saying, “I’ll sabbath later” because later might never come. Establish the habit now.
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MORE ABOUT KARA-KAE:
Kara-Kae James is a writer, speaker and podcaster who is passionate about seeing women’s lives changed and impacted through the gospel. She helps women find their place in big conversations and develop a true and honest faith. She is the founder of Thrive Moms, an online ministry for moms and co-host of Asking for a Friend, a weekly podcast that helps women navigate challenging topics about themselves, the church and the world. She is the author of the book “Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood”, co-author of the Thrive Moms Bible Studies Abundance, Freedom and Rest, and author of “Together”, a journal that helps connect moms and their kids in an intentional way. Kara-Kae is married to her husband Brook of twelve years and mom of four.
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Mom Up: Thriving with Grace in the Chaos of Motherhood by Kara-Kae James
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Thrive Moms (please note: as of March 2020, Thrive Moms is closing)
Asking for a Friend podcast episodes:
Ep 27: Can my parenting survive the apocalypse?
Ep 17: Why are friendships so hard?
Ep 9: Should women lead in the Church? (part 1)
Ep 6: Am I experiencing stress or burnout?
Scripture:
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
~ John 10:10 (NIV)
"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy;
I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
~ John 10:10 (NASB)
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